Afridi vows to revive full-fledged int’l cricket in Pakistan

Shares

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi vowed to revive international cricket in Pakistan to the fullest, saying Pakistanis love cricket from core of their hearts.

Speaking to media persons at tree plantation ceremony, organized by Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Islamabad United here at Lake View Park, he appreciated Islamabad United player Luke Ronchi for being part of the team and his presence in the event.

“We want to engage youth in good initiatives being taken including tree plantation, which is need of the hour,” he said.

Shehryar Afridi termed PSL’s Fourth Edition Payer Draft in Federal Capital as “a big achievement,” saying efforts of the government are bearing fruit and it would send a message of peace to the world and portray a soft image of Pakistan.

The minister said the PSL would go a long way as it is a part of National Security Plan to revive a full-fledged cricket in Pakistan.

Pakistan has offered unprecedented sacrifices in war against terror and to ensure peace in the country. Pakistan is a sovereign country and it needs no certificate from anyone to decide its matters in its own national interest, he said.